extenuate

He added that there were “extenuating circumstances” that he believed could factor into the case, but provided no details.

Kasten said the Dodgers and other teams try to accommodate fans with extenuating circumstances.

Additional time will be granted on a showing of “extenuating circumstances, including significant efforts to resettle,” the settlement reads.

Being drunk can be considered an extenuating factor by a court and lead to a shorter prison sentence.

And after his indictment, he reportedly has alleged that he was drunk as an extenuating circumstance.